The nurse questions whether treatment with antibiotic therapy is as effective as observation in a 3-year-old boy with otitis media. What combination of information supports the proper order of information needed to compose a PICO statement?
a. Effective treatment for otitis media; antibiotic therapy; observation; 3-year-old with otitis media
b. Three-year-old with otitis media; antibiotic therapy; observation; effective treatment for otitis media
c. Antibiotic therapy; 3-year-old with otitis media; effective treatment for otitis media; observation
d. Observation; 3-year-old with otitis media; effective treatment for otitis media; antibiotic therapy
ANS: B
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A. "No, Duchenne's muscular dystrophy is a sex-linked genetic disorder rarely affecting females." B. "No, infants the age of your daughters are too young to undergo testing for Duchenne's muscular dystrophy." C. "Yes, the earlier the diagnosis of any type of muscular dystrophy is made, the better the child's quality of life." D. "Yes, females are equally likely to have Duchenne's muscular dystrophy as are boys."
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A) Teaching ways to overcome temporary disabilities B) Guiding to make healthy life choices going forward C) Modeling healthy behaviors for the patient to emulate D) Recommending others to take care of the patient at home E) Encouraging following the treatment plan to improve health
A stage ____________________ pressure ulcer will show damage to the subcutaneous tissues
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nurse is using an elastic bandage to secure a dressing on an extremity. The bandage should be wrapped in the ___________ to ___________ direction
What will be an ideal response?